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TITLE

Surgical thromboprophylaxis and risk of bleeding: a health economics perspective

AUTHOR(S)

Wonderling, David; de Nigris, Enrico; Hill, Jennifer; Treasure, Tom

PUB. DATE

May 2009

SOURCE

Clinical Risk;May2009, Vol. 15 Issue 3, p109

SOURCE TYPE

Academic Journal

DOC. TYPE

Opinion

ABSTRACT

In this article, the author comments on the health economic evaluation of thromboprophylaxis and bleeding risks. It is stated that among the types of prophylaxis, mechanical prophylaxis is highly cost effective and drug prophylaxis is the most effective in case of venous thromboembolism (VTE). According to the author, combined prophylaxis works well in cases that involve fatal bleeding risks. It is mentioned that prophylaxis' effects on long term outcomes are uncertain.

ACCESSION #

43385728

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